Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing at Shearers Foods

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Shearers Foods Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • 3 - 5 years Manufacturing Maintenance Electrical experience preferred
  • Must have PLC experience
  • Must know how to use VOM Meter, Megger, AMP Meter and Chart Recorder
  • Sound working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices; AC and DC Electrical Theory; reading/creating electrical prints and control schematics; motor control; personal computer hardware and software; computer networks; pneumatic and hydraulic valves; photo eyes; proximity sensors; limit switches; breakers & fuses
  • Must have basic electric motor repair, electrical construction, trouble shooting skills
  • Must have some electrical schematic and blueprint reading skills
  • Must know the operation of a motor starter and how to rebuild
  • Must have some understanding of AC drive motor controllers
  • Ability to work 8 to 12 hour rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Support internal projects
  • Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, PLC components, and appliances by using hand tools and testing instruments
  • Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits
  • Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters
  • Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems as needed, and has the ability to dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures
  • Tests and completes circuits according to blueprint and diagram specifications
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of existing building and safety codes
  • Repairs or replaces all electrical devices including, but not limited to: breaker panels, motor starters, heaters, fuses, lights, AC drives, motors, electrical switches, etc. – all in accordance with state and federal codes, including company policies and procedures
  • Performs construction work such as running conduits, pulling wire, installing switches, breaker panels, etc. – as needed to supply power to plant electrical apparatus
  • Maintains a log (work sheet) of equipment repairs and problems. Keeps a list of electrical maintenance that needs to be done

Skills

PLC
VOM Meter
Megger
AMP Meter
Chart Recorder
Electrical Schematics
Motor Control
AC Drives
Proximity Sensors
Photo Eyes
Limit Switches
Pneumatic Valves
Hydraulic Valves
Computer Networks
Electrical Troubleshooting
Motor Starters

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters
1974Year Founded
$53MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.
Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.
Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.
The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.
Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.
The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.
Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI